Consultant Chef - Pan Asian Fast Casual Group - North London 70-85k pro rata
A hands-on, one-month project for an Executive Chef level Consultant Chef to sharpen the menu, systems and team of a growing Pan Asian fast casual group.
COREcruitment is partnering with an independent, owner-run Pan Asian fast casual group with three sites across North London and its own central production kitchen. The business is preparing for its next stage of growth and needs a Consultant Chef to review the food, build systems that scale and train the team.
The Consultant Chef role
- Review the existing core menu, improving flavour, consistency and presentation
- Develop five to six new, affordable Pan Asian hot dishes using the current kitchen set-up and suppliers
- Build recipe cards, dish costings and portion specs across the menu
- Write clear kitchen SOPs for the sites and the central production kitchen, covering prep, stock, waste, cleaning schedules, food safety and hygiene records
- Create practical procedures for site visits, audits and reporting as the group grows
- Train the kitchen teams hands‑on and support implementation on site
- Recommend equipment or process changes where they speed up production and service
- Present findings and a written report to the Directors, with a return visit to review progress
About you
- An Executive Chef or Development Chef from a Pan Asian restaurant group, premium casual or branded rather than fine dining
- Proven in fast‑paced Asian hot food: noodle, rice and grill dishes cooked to a consistent spec
- Strong on recipe development, costings, GP and portion control
- Experienced in writing SOPs and training teams across multiple sites or a central kitchen
- A hands‑on Consultant Chef who cooks, teaches and explains the reason behind every dish, not just writes a report
- Comfortable working directly with owners and turning ideas into simple, repeatable systems
- Available for 15-20 consultancy days across one month
The package
- 70-85k pro rata, around 5.8-7k for the one-month project
- 15-20 consultancy days, scheduled flexibly across the month
- Report directly to the Directors of a growing, owner‑run group
- Potential for repeat projects as the business grows and the menu evolves
- Flexible start date, with January ideal
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Consultant Chef - Pan Asian Fast Casual Group - North London 70-85k pro rata employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
